Behind the scenes in American business
New York reports on caveat emptor as consumer fraud risk persists despite regulation. The piece notes gym chains selling life memberships, declines in other ventures, and calls out consumer protection gaps. It highlights home appliance growth, gas equipment highs, and 1964 sales forecasts. It also covers holiday decor trends, air fresheners, and new tech like flash freezing tomatoes and ultrasonic rodent devices. Observes party trends and advertising shifts, with 1964 plant spending and steel output insights.
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New York
U. S
Gas
GAMA
Johnson’s Wax
Chicago
Philadelphia
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Senator seeks end to 47 percent loan cost to rural electrics
The senator urges Congress to curb Rural Electrification Administration lending at 29 percent interest to rural co operatives. He cites Ohio where Buckeye Power Co tied 30 co ops with a subsidiary of American Electric to fund a 125 million generating plant in the open market, arguing this proves open market borrowing can expand rural electrics without federal loans.
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Senate
Ohio
Buckeye Power Co
Buckeye Electric Power Co
American Electric Power Co
Lausche urges private funding for Ohio power plant
Senator Lausche urges Rural Electrification Administration to finance a new 125 million dollar Ohio power plant with private funds. He argues private financing shows feasibility and reduces government debt while meeting energy needs.
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Washington
Ohio
Sen
Lausche
D.-Ohio
Social Security benefits not automatic for seniors
Leo W. Smith, Social Security district manager in Des Moines, says many Americans over 65 miss monthly benefits because no application is filed. Earnings affect payments year by year, with withholding rules between 1200 and 1700 dollars and higher caps beyond 1700. After age 72, unlimited earnings still yield monthly benefits. Contact Des Moines office at 205 12th Street.
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United States
Leo W. Smith
Des Moines
Smith
12Th Street
Reader warns against old fridge smoke houses
A reader cautions that using old cadmium plated refrigerators as smoke houses can cause cadmium poisoning. He notes cadmium melts under heat and can contaminate food, advising against improvisation and urging replacement racks or professional safety checks.
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